Marcelo Paiva
An older woman with short curly hair looks over her shoulder, one hand raised, amid swirls and dots.

Success criterion 2.4.8 · Level AAA

Location

“I need a map! Or at least a 'You Are Here' sign. Help me figure out where I am on your site!”

Who this helps: Cognitive Impairments, Visual Impairments

Success criterion 2.4.8 · Level AAA

Location

Information about the user's location within a set of web pages is available.

Principle 2: Operable · Guideline 2.4: Navigable

What each role can do

Product manager
Include features like breadcrumb trails or highlighted menu items to indicate location.
Designer
Design interface elements that give users a sense of their location within the site.
Developer
Incorporate breadcrumbs, highlight active menu items, or use other methods to indicate user location.
Tester
Ensure that location indicators function properly and are easily understandable.

Once it is fixed

“Now that I know where I am, I can actually enjoy the journey. It's like having a compass for the web!”

Next criterion: 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only)